Norwegian Cruise Line's new ship, the Norwegian Bliss, delivers on new features for North American cruisers, including a go-kart race track and a laser tag course. The ship has also expanded its offerings with a new Texas barbeque restaurant, Q, and ¡HAVANA!, a Cuban-themed musical.

The NAACP wrote the Miami Beach City Commission objecting to a new police policy that allows officers to arrest drivers who refuse to turn down loud music. The civil rights group said the initiative could unfairly target black visitors.

In response to public safety concerns, Miami Beach is considering a ban on scooter rentals during the height of spring break and Memorial Day weekend. Rental shops say the ban would devastate their businesses.

Miami Beach police are cracking down on drivers who blast music from car stereos, part of a broader effort to address residents' quality of life concerns. The City Commission is also considering a ban on scooter rentals during spring break and Memorial Day weekend.

Miami Beach is considering a novel solution to fluctuations in tourism revenue that affect the city's bottom line — an insurance policy that would help fill budget shortfalls when unexpected events scare away visitors.

On a late March two-week sailing of the Norwegian Sun from Miami, passengers found heavy construction on two decks and a broken sewer line. More than 1,300 passengers have formed a Facebook group to protest.

During a two-week sailing on the Norwegian Sun in late March, passengers had to endure heavy construction to two decks. The sounds of heavy machinery, presence of chemicals and issues with sewage led to a nightmare experience for some.

A modern new terminal proposed by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has received approval by the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners. The new facility, at PortMiami's Terminal B, should be completed in November 2019.

Miami Beach is finalizing a packed events calendar for Memorial Day with the help of African-American community leaders. The city is trying to reshape a holiday weekend scarred by a deadly shooting last year.

La Baguette on South Beach will remain closed through July 25 after the restaurant was cited for failing to disclose menu prices and for alcohol-related code violations. The decision could be a test case in Miami Beach’s efforts to crack down on Ocean Drive businesses accused of preying on tourists.

Emily Jackson, who is 25-weeks pregnant, flew from St. Louis to Miami for a Disney Magic cruise with her large family, but was told when she arrived that she could not board because of company policy regarding pregnant women.

In 2012, Darian Lipscomb, a now 16-year-old cruise fan from Virginia, signed up on Snapchat with the handle @CarnivalCruise. But now looking to get the handle back, the Doral-based cruise line surprised the teen at his home with a deal: One Snapch

During a two-week sailing on the Norwegian Sun in late March, passengers had to endure heavy construction to two decks. The sounds of heavy machinery, presence of chemicals and issues with sewage led to a nightmare experience for some.